Doctoral Student (Job Vacancy)

BITS-RMIT (India-Australia) PhD Research Partnership Join a unique collaboration between • BITS Pilani (Birla Institute of Technology & Science) • RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) Transform your future with a transnational joint PhD Attractive scholarships available including travel to Melbourne, Australian stipend and overseas health cover!! For more information, visit. https://bitsat.cbexams.com/bitsrmithome Program Highlights: • Acquire an internationally recognized qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence and a top Australian University • Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment • Receive a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fee from BITS • Benefit from the combined expertise of two leading universities and access world-class research facilities • Travel to Australia for up to one year of candidature and be supported by an Australian stipend for the duration of your year in Melbourne Applications are invited for the following project Project Title: Redefining Business Security in the Digital Age: Blockchain and Quantum Resistance Strategies Project ID: BITSRMIT024B001289 BITS Supervisor: Dr. Nikumani Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSIS Additional BITS Supervisor: Dr. Barsha Mitra, Associate Professor, Dept. of CSIS RMIT Supervisor: Dr. Malka Halgamuge, Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity Additional RMIT Supervisor: Dr. Akanksha Saini, Lecturer, College of Business and Law Project Aims: •Investigate vulnerabilities of existing cryptographic systems to quantum computing attacks and evaluate the readiness of businesses to adopt post-quantum cryptography •Explore integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic methods, such as lattice-based and hash-based signatures, into blockchain platforms •Raise awareness among businesses and organisations about the potential risks posed by quantum computing and the need to adopt quantum-resistant strategies •Develop a framework to assess organisations' readiness for post-quantum cryptography and provide recommendations for implementing quantum-resistant blockchains. For more project details, visit https://bitsrmit.edu.in/publicResources/ResearchProjects Minimum Qualification: M.E./M.Tech with aggregate 65% Desirable Qualification: GATE/UGC-NET Application Link: https://bitsrmit.edu.in/publicResources/ResearchProjects (search this project using the Project ID) Last date for applying: 17th April 2024